Dodgers: Billingsley stepped up with a clutch win over the Padres. He threw seven scoreless innings, matching his career-high nine strikeouts. He scattered four hits, walked none and allowed no runner past second base. The victory allowed the Dodgers to avoid being swept by the Padres. It was Billingsley's third consecutive victory.

Giants: In his first start of the season, Sanchez made a strong bid to be included in the team's September rotation. He allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings, displaying impressive command on his changeup. The former reliever threw 98 pitches before being removed by manager Bruce Bochy, and has the benefit of an extra day of rest before his next outing.

Another thing I am SURE ESPN didn't mention in its broadcast--only in the third inning did the Giants fans start showing up behind home plate. Why is everyone getting there so late? HMMMMMMM???? Maybe it's not just an LA thing? HMMMMMMM?